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Who We Are |
INTENTIQ Limited (“INTENTIQ”, “we”, “us”) is a company incorporated in England and Wales. We develop and operate INTENTIQ™ — a cloud-based clinic management platform purpose-built for aesthetic medicine, advanced wellness, and longevity practices in the United Kingdom.
Our registered office address and company details are:
Registered Address: 16956195
Company Number: 16956195
Email: info@intentiq.co.uk
Website: www.intentiq.co.uk
This policy applies to:
- Clinic clients — clinics, practitioners, and practice managers who subscribe to the INTENTIQ™ platform
- Website visitors — anyone visiting www.intentiq.co.uk
- End patients — patients whose data is held within the INTENTIQ™ platform by a subscribing clinic
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What Data We Collect |
2.1 From Clinic Subscribers (Business Contacts)
- Name, job title, clinic name, and business address
- Business email address and telephone number
- Billing and payment details (processed via a PCI-DSS compliant payment provider — we do not store card numbers)
- Platform usage data, login activity, and audit logs
- Communications with our support team
2.2 From Website Visitors
- Contact form submissions (name, email, clinic name, message)
- Cookie and analytics data (see Section 12)
- IP address and browser/device metadata
2.3 Patient Data Held Within the Platform
- Full name, date of birth, contact details, and address
- Medical history, allergies, and current medications
- Treatment records, clinical notes, and procedure records
- Injectable product batch numbers and traceability records
- Consent forms and digital signatures
- Appointment history and scheduling information
- Before-and-after photographs (where uploaded by the clinic)
- Prescription records
- Safeguarding and incident records
- Patient feedback and satisfaction data
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How We Use Your Data |
3.1 Clinic Subscriber Data
| Purpose | Examples |
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| Delivering the INTENTIQ™ platform and services | Account setup, onboarding, platform access, technical support |
| Billing and subscription management | Invoicing, payment processing, renewal communications |
| Platform improvement and analytics | Usage analysis, feature development, performance monitoring |
| Security and fraud prevention | Login monitoring, anomaly detection, audit trails |
| Legal and regulatory compliance | Record keeping, responding to regulatory requests |
| Marketing communications | Product updates, new features, industry news (opt-out available) |
3.2 Website Visitor Data
- To respond to enquiries submitted via contact forms
- To analyse website traffic and improve content (via anonymised analytics)
- To send requested resources, such as compliance guides or brochures
3.3 Patient Data (Processing on Behalf of Clinics)
We process patient data strictly in accordance with the instructions of the subscribing clinic (the data controller). We do not use patient data for our own purposes, do not sell it, and do not share it with third parties except where required to operate the platform or where legally required.
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Lawful Basis for Processing |
Under UK GDPR Article 6, we rely on the following lawful bases:
| Data Type | Lawful Basis | Details |
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| Clinic subscriber account data | Contract (Art. 6(1)(b)) | Necessary to deliver the platform services under our subscription agreement |
| Billing and payment data | Contract (Art. 6(1)(b)) | Necessary to process subscription payments |
| Platform usage analytics | Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f)) | To improve our platform and detect security issues — balanced against subscriber interests |
| Marketing communications | Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f)) or Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) | Existing clients via legitimate interests; new contacts via consent |
| Legal compliance | Legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c)) | Where processing is required by law (e.g. HMRC, ICO) |
| Website contact forms | Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f)) | To respond to business enquiries |
| Patient data (as processor) | Per clinic’s lawful basis — typically Contract and Legal Obligation | The clinic (data controller) is responsible for identifying and documenting their own lawful basis |
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Special Category (Health) Data |
5.1 INTENTIQ’s Role
INTENTIQ processes special category health data solely as a data processor on behalf of subscribing clinics. We do not determine the purpose or means of processing this data — that responsibility rests with the clinic as data controller.
5.2 Clinic Obligations
Subscribing clinics, as data controllers for patient health data, must ensure they:
- Have identified an appropriate Article 9 condition for processing health data — typically Article 9(2)(h) (health or social care provision) supported by DPA 2018 Schedule 1, Condition 2
- Maintain an appropriate policy document as required by DPA 2018 Schedule 1, paragraphs 5 and 38–41
- Have completed a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) where processing is high risk
- Provide patients with a clear privacy notice explaining how their health data is used
- Retain health records for a minimum of 8 years (or until age 25 for minors) in line with NHS/MHRA retention guidance
5.3 Before-and-After Photographs
Before-and-after photographs are classified as special category data under UK GDPR as they may reveal physical characteristics and health conditions. Clinics must ensure they have obtained explicit, specific, and informed consent for each intended use separately. INTENTIQ does not share or use clinical photographs for any purpose other than platform storage on behalf of the clinic.
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Data Controller vs Data Processor |
| Data Type | Data Controller | Data Processor |
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| Clinic subscriber account & billing data | INTENTIQ Limited | N/A |
| Website visitor data | INTENTIQ Limited | N/A |
| Patient clinical & health data on the platform | The subscribing clinic | INTENTIQ Limited |
Where INTENTIQ acts as a data processor, we:
- Only process patient data on the documented instructions of the clinic
- Do not use patient data for any independent purpose
- Maintain appropriate technical and organisational security measures
- Assist clinics in responding to data subject rights requests where technically feasible
- Notify clinics without undue delay in the event of a data breach
- Delete or return patient data at the end of the contract, subject to legal retention obligations
A formal Data Processing Agreement (DPA) is included within or available alongside the INTENTIQ™ subscription agreement, as required by UK GDPR Article 28.
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Who We Share Data With |
We do not sell personal data. We share data only in the following circumstances:
7.1 Sub-Processors (Platform Operation)
| Category | Purpose | Location |
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| Cloud hosting & infrastructure | Platform hosting, database storage, content delivery | UK / EEA |
| Email delivery | Transactional platform emails and notifications | UK / EEA |
| SMS gateway | Appointment reminders and patient communications | UK |
| Payment processing | Subscription billing (PCI-DSS compliant) | UK / EEA |
| Analytics | Website and platform usage analytics (anonymised) | UK / EEA |
| Customer support tooling | Support ticketing and communications | UK / EEA |
A full list of sub-processors is available on request by emailing info@intentiq.co.uk.
7.2 Legal Requirements
We may disclose data where required by law, regulation, or a court order — for example, in response to a request from the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), HMRC, or law enforcement. We will notify you where legally permitted to do so.
7.3 Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or part of our business, subscriber data may be transferred to the acquiring entity. We will notify affected subscribers in advance of any such transfer.
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International Transfers |
We primarily store and process data within the United Kingdom and the European Economic Area (EEA). Where any data is transferred outside the UK or EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:
- UK Adequacy Regulations — transfers to countries recognised as providing adequate protection by the UK government
- UK International Data Transfer Agreements (IDTAs) — where no adequacy decision exists, we use legally approved transfer mechanisms
- Binding Corporate Rules — where applicable for sub-processor groups
Details of any international transfers and the safeguards applied are available on request.
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How Long We Keep Data |
| Data Type | Retention Period | Basis |
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| Clinic subscriber account data | Duration of subscription + 6 years | HMRC financial records requirement |
| Billing and payment records | 7 years from transaction date | HMRC / Companies Act |
| Platform support communications | 3 years from resolution | Legitimate interests / legal claims |
| Website contact form enquiries | 2 years if no contract formed | Legitimate interests |
| Platform audit logs & access records | 2 years | Security and ICO accountability |
| Patient clinical records (held by clinic) | Minimum 8 years from last contact (25 for minors) | NHS/MHRA retention guidelines — clinic’s responsibility as data controller |
| Backups | 90 days rolling backup retention | Business continuity |
On termination of a clinic subscription, patient data held within the platform is retained for 30 days to allow data export. After this period, data is permanently deleted from live systems.
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Security Measures |
We implement industry-standard technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, alteration, or disclosure. These include:
| Control Type | Measure |
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| Encryption | Data encrypted at rest (AES-256) and in transit (TLS 1.3) |
| Access control | Role-based access control (RBAC); multi-factor authentication available |
| Audit logging | All platform access and data changes are logged and timestamped |
| Data backups | Daily automated backups with 90-day retention and tested restore processes |
| Penetration testing | Regular third-party security testing |
| Staff training | All INTENTIQ staff complete data protection training on induction and annually |
| Incident response | Documented breach response plan; ICO notification within 72 hours where required |
| Vendor assessment | All sub-processors assessed for security compliance before engagement |
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Your Rights |
Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights in relation to your personal data where INTENTIQ is the data controller. We will respond to all requests within 30 days.
| Right | What it means | How to exercise it |
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| Access | Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you | Email info@intentiq.co.uk |
| Rectification | Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data | Email info@intentiq.co.uk |
| Erasure | Ask us to delete your data (subject to legal retention obligations) | Email info@intentiq.co.uk |
| Restriction | Ask us to limit how we use your data while a dispute is resolved | Email info@intentiq.co.uk |
| Portability | Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format | Email info@intentiq.co.uk |
| Object | Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing | Email info@intentiq.co.uk |
| Withdraw consent | Withdraw any consent given at any time (without affecting prior processing) | Email info@intentiq.co.uk or use unsubscribe links |
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Cookies |
The INTENTIQ™ website (www.intentiq.co.uk) uses cookies to improve your browsing experience and analyse website traffic. We use the following categories of cookies:
| Category | Purpose | Legal Basis |
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| Strictly necessary | Essential for the website to function (session management, security) | Legitimate interests — no consent required |
| Analytics | Understanding how visitors use the site (e.g. Google Analytics, anonymised) | Consent |
| Marketing | Targeted advertising and remarketing (if enabled) | Consent |
| Preferences | Remembering your choices and settings | Consent |
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time via our cookie banner or by adjusting your browser settings.
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Changes to This Policy |
We review this Privacy & Data Protection Policy at least annually, and following any significant changes to our platform, applicable legislation, or ICO guidance. Material changes will be communicated to subscribing clinics by email at least 14 days before they take effect.
Previous versions of this policy are available on request.
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Contact & Complaints |
For any questions about this policy, to exercise your rights, or to raise a concern, please contact us:
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Data Controller INTENTIQ Limited |
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Website |
ICO Registration [ZB-XXXXXX] |
Complaints to the ICO
If you are unhappy with how we have handled your personal data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) — the UK’s independent data protection regulator:
Website: ico.org.uk
Helpline: 0303 123 1113
Address: Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 5AF
We would always appreciate the opportunity to resolve any concerns directly before you contact the ICO, so please reach out to us first.
| INTENTIQ™ · Privacy & Data Protection Policy · Version 1.0 · 3 July 2026 | UK GDPR · Data (Use and Access) Act 2026 · DPA 2018 |